Born near Russell Gardens: 18 famous people within 35 miles
Closest of all is Chris Jericho, from Manhasset, 2 mi away. Of the famous people on record, none was born in Russell Gardens. New York City has the most of any town in New York: 99. After New York City, the next longest list in New York is Huntington’s, with 81.
What stands out about Russell Gardens’ famous people
Famous people born near Russell Gardens
Nobody born in Russell Gardens is confirmed by English Wikipedia yet. These are the best known born within 35 miles.


Sean Spicer
born 1971American political strategist and former White House Press Secretary and Communications Director for President Donald Trump

Danielle Louise Moinet
born 1983American model, American football player and professional wrestler





Vincent Van Patten
born 1957American actor and tennis player
Billy Schaeffer
born 1951Former American Basketball Association player
Doug Block
born 1953American independent director, cameraman and producer
John F. Campbell
born 1954American politician from Vermont
Leland Palmer
born 1945American actress, dancer and singer (b. 1945)
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From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is Russell Gardens and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.
Photo credits (8)
- Billy Crudup: Raph_PH, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Sean Spicer: VOA, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Crystal Dunn: Hameltion, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Danielle Louise Moinet: Miguel Discart, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Patrick McEnroe: Robbie Mendelson, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- David Eigenberg: U.S. military or Department of Defense employee, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Edward Angle: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Vincent Van Patten: World Poker Tour, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons